Juan Fernando Pacheco Duarte

Juan Fernando Pacheco Duarte serves as Director of the Social Innovation Science Park at Minuto de Dios University, Colombia, with prior leadership as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Academic Vice Chancellor, and Campus Rector. His work bridges academic research and vulnerable communities through innovative solutions in humanitarian contexts.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
• Master’s degree in Planning and Administration of Regional Development, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia

Dr. Pacheco Duarte specializes in Green Community Businesses and Humanitarian Engineering, applying knowledge management frameworks to develop community-centered projects. His research emphasizes practical social innovation in settings like artisanal mining zones, focusing on sustainable business models for marginalized populations.

He co-founded Ingenieros Sin Fronteras – Colombia and collaborates with UNICEF on Mine Risk Education initiatives, demonstrating commitment to field-based humanitarian engineering. Current projects include leading social innovation components for Colombia’s artisanal mining interventions.

No scientific awards were documented in available sources.

While specific student advising isn’t detailed, his dean and rector roles indicate extensive academic mentorship. Grant involvement is implied through UNICEF partnerships and mining project leadership, though specific funding mechanisms aren’t specified.